For Immediate Release

BIRMINGHAM, Mich., April 7, 2010 -The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber prestigious 2010 Forecast Luncheon Series continues with the “Healthcare Forecast” on April 29, 2010 at The Townsend Hotel.

Join Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Members and other guests as we discuss the current state and future impact of healthcare in our nation. Featured panel speakers include Gerard van Grinsven, President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital; Anthony P. Fracchia, Partner, Altruis Benefit Consulting; Matt Bergstrom, President and Owner, Thornton & Grooms Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. The panel will be moderated by Greg Moore, Healthcare Practice Group Leader, Clark Hill.

“The Forecast Luncheon Series has become an important forum for those who work and live in the area to stay informed, learn about trends and meet industry experts,” stated Carrie Zarotney, president of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber.

The series continues with a Regional Forecast on Thursday, May 13. It will feature Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and others discussing the importance of regional efforts and collaboration in turning our State around.

The 2010 Forecast Series is presented by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and sponsored by: Clark Hill PLC; The Eccentric Newspapers; Huntington Bank; mBank; The Townsend Hotel and Wells Fargo Insurance Services.

All Forecast Luncheons are held at The Townsend Hotel. Registration and networking at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and panel discussion from Noon - 1:30 p.m. Individual registration is required: $50 Chamber Members; $60 Nonmembers. In addition to individual reservations, corporate tables are available. Reservations are required three business days in advance and can be made online at http://www.bbcc.com/ or by calling the Chamber at (248) 644-1700.

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber is a membership organization dedicated to promoting the economic development, strengthen the business climate and improve the quality of life in Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, and Franklin, Mich.

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